We are currently taking requests for guided and self-guided visits to occur between June 26 and August 16, 2013.
Appointments are required of all camp and community youth groups visiting the Museum. All appointment requests must be made using the Guided Visit Request Form or Self-Guided Visit Request Form. If you have any questions, please call 212-570-3711 or email schoolvisits@metmuseum.org.
Guided Visits for Camp and Community
Youth Groups
Bring your camp or community youth group on a guided visit to one of the greatest art museums in the world! Guided visits to the Metropolitan are fun, interactive, and designed to foster curiosity about great works of art.
Group Size
A group may contain no more than 50 children. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 children. For special education groups, the Museum requires one adult chaperone for every 9 children. Larger groups will be divided into smaller ones in order to offer more individual attention to children in the galleries.
Visit Schedule
Guided visits for camp and community youth groups last approximately one hour and may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Group Fee
Guided visits are $4 per child or adult chaperone.
Guided Visit Topics
These thematic topics introduce students to a range of art from different cultures. All materials are provided by the Museum.
- Exploring Art: An Introduction to the Museum's Collection
See the world! Develop visual analysis and evidence-based reasoning skills as you explore great works of art across the Met's encyclopedic collection.
- Amazing Animals
Take a walk on the wild side and explore exciting connections between animals and art in the Met's collection.
- Stories and Legends
It's often said that a picture is worth a thousand words; discover the power of storytelling in art across cultures.
- Symbols and Secrets
Work together to unravel hidden messages and find unexpected surprises in great works of art from around the globe.
Request a guided visit appointment.
Self-Guided Visits for Camp and Community Youth Groups
A self-guided visit offers camp and community youth group leaders the opportunity to lead their own groups on independent explorations of the Museum's encyclopedic collection. We encourage group leaders to familiarize themselves with the Met before bringing their groups to the Museum (see Frequently Asked Questions below). Please note that self-guided visits also require appointments.
Group Size
A group may contain no more than 50 children. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 children.
Visit Schedule
Self-guided visits for camp and community youth groups may be scheduled seven days a week from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Group Fee
Self-guided visits are $3 per child or adult chaperone.
Collection Areas
When requesting a self-guided visit, you will be required to select one or more of the following collection areas to explore with your group.
Request a self-guided visit appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm ready. How do I book a camp or community youth group visit?
Appointments are required of all groups visiting the Museum. To request a guided visit appointment, please complete the Guided Visit Request Form. To request a self-guided visit appointment, please complete the Self-Guided Visit Request Form.
If you are a teacher accompanying a school group, please see School Groups. Tourism professionals working with high school groups must contact the Group Services Office at 212-570-3711 or mettours@metmuseum.org to request appointments.
The Museum welcomes children of all abilities. When requesting your visit, please let us know of any accommodations we can provide in order to meet the needs of your group.
How should I prepare for my camp or community youth group visit?
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Met before bringing your group to the Museum. There are a range of resources for you, including:
Please see Group Responsibilities and Guidelines before bringing your group to the Museum.
What should I do if I need to reschedule or cancel a camp or community youth group appointment?
All requests to change or cancel existing appointments must be made in writing via email to schoolvisits@metmuseum.org. In the email, include your name, telephone number, the six-digit confirmation number, name of organization, and date and time of your visit. Fees cannot be refunded to groups that cancel with less than two weeks' notice.
Where can my camp or community youth group eat their lunches?
Unfortunately, the Museum does not have indoor lunchroom facilities. Bag lunches can be stored while you are in the galleries, but please plan to eat outside, on the bus, or at camp before or after your visit. We encourage groups to picnic in neighboring Central Park (weather permitting). View a map of the park on the Central Park website.
I have another question that's not answered here.
Please email schoolvisits@metmuseum.org. You may also continue to check this page for the most up-to-date information.
Camp and Community Youth Group Visits to The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, also offers a variety of summer programs, including camp and community youth group visits. Please call 212-650-2280 for more information.
